Alex Ballinger
Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers. Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.
Latest articles by Alex Ballinger
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Tom Dumoulin still plans to continue cycling career next year
The Dutch star was knocked from his bike by a driver, which spoiled his World Championship ambitions
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Tweets of the week: Tour of Britain special featuring Alex Dowsett, Wout van Aert, and Swan facts
As the major British stage race heats up, riders have offered their insights into the peloton
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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‘Grim viewing’ as video emerges of driver mocking injured cyclist in Richmond Park
The video sparked further calls for through traffic to be banned from the popular London riding spot
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Stefan Küng shatters time of Filippo Ganna to become European time trial champion
Ganna looked to have the race wrapped up on the pan-flat course, until Küng hit the final straight
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Marlen Reusser powers into gold in elite women’s time trial at 2021 European Championships
The TT specialist put a chunk of time into her nearest rivals on the 22km course
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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‘I was doing sports to stand for human rights for girls’ - Afghanistan’s cyclists watch as Taliban outlaws women’s sport
Members of the Afghan girls’ cycling team have landed in the UAE after being evacuated from their home
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Filippo Ganna and Elisa Longo Borghini help Italy to claim mixed relay team time trial victory at European Championships 2021
The unusual discipline returned in Trento, as nations tried to prove their collective strength
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Huge new cycling facility in Cornwall gets green light as part of Tour of Britain legacy
The £7million state-of-the-art hub will feature a road circuit and a BMX track, and could bring big events to the area
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Tour of Britain rider fined £700 after he was photographed urinating in public
Alexandar Richardson from Alpecin-Fenix was sanctioned after the picture appeared on social media
By Alex Ballinger • Last updated